A battery of corruption allegations and criminal charges against former President Cristina Fernandez hasn't fazed a strong band of hard-core backers, who have helped make her a leading  if undeclared  contender to regain power in next year's elections.

That's remarkable backing for a politician who faces numerous formal investigations into alleged bribery, money laundering and criminal association during her own administration from 2007 to 2015 and that of her late husband Nestor Kirchner from 2003 to 2007.

No wonder Argentina went from being one of the richest countries in 1900 to a synonym of economic basket case.

Her program was a bunch of handouts to her supporters. Of course they’ll continue to support her. Just like Ted Kennedy, if you are the guy who wants to play Santa Claus and hand out something for nothing (paid for by “the rich” that is), you’ll find people to vote for you even if you killed someone.

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posted on 11/05/2018 7:00:42 AM PST
by Opinionated Blowhard
(When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)

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